Real Betis medical staff departures trigger restructuring ahead of 2026-27 season
Real Betis is restructuring its first-team medical services after head doctor José Manuel Álvarez left for personal reasons (returning to family in Valencia) and rehabilitation manager Eneko Angulo departed to join Arsenal FC. Both exits take effect during the team’s holiday period. The club thanked the outgoing staff and will announce a new medical structure before preseason begins July 7.
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Betis loses top medical staff: doctor leaves, rehab head joins Arsenal
Real Betis Balompié is undergoing significant changes in its medical department. First-team doctor José Manuel Álvarez has left the club, citing personal reasons for his departure. Additionally, Eneko Angulo, who served as the head of reconditioning (rehabilitation specialists), is leaving to join Arsenal FC, a Premier League club in England. These departures represent a notable shift in Betis's support staff, potentially impacting player recovery and medical care. The club will need to find replacements for both key positions to maintain its performance and player welfare standards.
Fútbol en AS.comChanges in Real Betis medical services
Real Betis head of medical services Dr. José Manuel Álvarez has announced his departure from the club for personal reasons, effective immediately, via a letter published on social media. The 48-year-old physician, who served the club in two separate stints totaling 12 years, cited a desire to be closer to his family in Valencia. Concurrently, Eneko Angulo, head of physical rehabilitation for players, is also leaving the club for an international opportunity. The club has thanked both professionals for their dedication and wished them well in their future endeavors.
FútbolBetis to Restructure First Team Medical Services; José Manuel Álvarez and Eneko Angulo Depart
Real Betis is restructuring the medical services of its first team as head doctor José Manuel Álvarez and rehabilitation manager Eneko Angulo leave the club. Álvarez's departure is personal, as he stated in a farewell letter, citing a desire to be closer to his family in Valencia after 12 years at the club. Angulo is leaving to pursue an international opportunity. The club has not issued an official statement but expressed gratitude to both and announced that it will reveal the new medical services structure for the 2026-27 season in the coming days. Betis' pre-season begins on July 7.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis to Restructure First Team Medical Services; Jose Manuel Alvarez and Eneko Angulo Depart
Real Betis is restructuring the medical services for its first team, with head doctor Jose Manuel Alvarez and rehabilitation manager Eneko Angulo leaving the club. Alvarez's departure is for personal reasons, as he explained in a farewell letter, citing a desire to return to his family in Valencia after 12 years at the club. Angulo is leaving to pursue an international career opportunity. The departures are being executed during the team's holiday period. The club has expressed gratitude to both and will announce the new medical services structure for the 2026-27 season in the coming days, with preseason beginning on July 7.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaReal Betis to Restructure First Team Medical Services; Doctor and Rehabilitation Manager Depart
Real Betis is restructuring the medical services of its first team ahead of the 2026-27 season. Dr. José Manuel Álvarez, head of medical services, is leaving for personal reasons to be closer to his family in Valencia, as detailed in a farewell letter. Rehabilitation manager Eneko Angulo is also departing to pursue an international opportunity. Both departures take effect during the team's holiday period. The club expressed gratitude to both individuals and announced it will reveal the new structure of medical services in the coming days. The club's preseason begins on July 7.
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